The Diamond Rule is a behavioural philosophy developed by Drew McPherson and is a key part of his Equilism project. It is similar to the Golden Rule but with a crucial difference which is designed to add diversity tolerance. The Diamond Rule instructs one to "Treat others as they wish to be treated". It is critically important to understand that not everyone wishes to be treated in the same way. This becomes more evident with life forms of greater diversity. Accepting diverse preferences, and not assuming that everyone will have the same preferences as yourself is a key cultural norm to instill in order to eliminate diversiphobia.
When you assumed that EllEn wanted to be treated the same as you, you were failing to follow the Diamond Rule which acknowledges that EllEn may have difference preferences than yourself.
by DrewZero® February 19, 2023
Get the Diamond Rulemug. A: You have to use banners so we know where our pigfarm is.
B: Wait, what do you mean?
A: You can use banners on maps you dumb fuck.
B: *brain explodes*
A: Thats gamer rule 2964.
B: Wait, what do you mean?
A: You can use banners on maps you dumb fuck.
B: *brain explodes*
A: Thats gamer rule 2964.
by MinekindHD October 23, 2019
Get the Gamer Rule 2964mug. A rule of thumb is a general guideline or basic principle that people use based on experience, not an exact rule or law.
The origin of the phrase likely comes from using the thumb as a quick measuring tool (about an inch wide)
The origin of the phrase likely comes from using the thumb as a quick measuring tool (about an inch wide)
by soph2018392 September 8, 2025
Get the Rule of thumbmug. by Unknown384857737572838 January 26, 2025
Get the The Evelin Rulemug. when a male wakes up in the middle of the night and pees in the dark using the sound of splashing water or the side of the bowl as a guide
If you're missing the bowl by less than five seconds, you're OK and don't have to worry about cleaning up after yourself
If you're missing the bowl by less than five seconds, you're OK and don't have to worry about cleaning up after yourself
by Ae5Ea8 October 2, 2016
Get the five second rulemug. Bush: "I think that we should have road rules so I cantrol these freaks even more than I already do."
by Bob July 23, 2003
Get the road rulesmug. 1: No spamming outside of rooms that explicitly allow it. (Whether something is spam or not will be held to the discretion of moderators and administrators.)
2: No NSFW image or video sharing or ERPing outside of 18+ areas, and no violently explicit content at all is allowed.
3: No targeted harassment against players. Including constant threats, insults, unwanted stalking, etc. (This rule extends to private DMs with players)
4: No intentionally inciting pointless drama or false panic, especially without evidence.
5: No blatantly false mod calling.
6: Sending private information or sharing social media accounts about other players without the consent of them is not allowed if you're unsure they'd be willing to share it themselves.
7: No discriminatory terms are to be used in a derogatory or pointless manner, especially the hard-R N-Word.
8: No ban evading (duh)
9: No full-on roleplaying outside of roleplaying rooms. (Brief interactions such as hugging and such are fine.)
10: No Intentionally spoiling things for others, and ask before speaking about any major spoilers when talking about games.
11: No advertising other AO or Discord servers without administrator approval.
12: No impersonation of any banned player.
13: You must be able to speak understandable English. This rule does not apply on the Discord channel's #spam-allowed, nor does it apply on AO in the Jukebox Rooms, nor Private Rooms.
2: No NSFW image or video sharing or ERPing outside of 18+ areas, and no violently explicit content at all is allowed.
3: No targeted harassment against players. Including constant threats, insults, unwanted stalking, etc. (This rule extends to private DMs with players)
4: No intentionally inciting pointless drama or false panic, especially without evidence.
5: No blatantly false mod calling.
6: Sending private information or sharing social media accounts about other players without the consent of them is not allowed if you're unsure they'd be willing to share it themselves.
7: No discriminatory terms are to be used in a derogatory or pointless manner, especially the hard-R N-Word.
8: No ban evading (duh)
9: No full-on roleplaying outside of roleplaying rooms. (Brief interactions such as hugging and such are fine.)
10: No Intentionally spoiling things for others, and ask before speaking about any major spoilers when talking about games.
11: No advertising other AO or Discord servers without administrator approval.
12: No impersonation of any banned player.
13: You must be able to speak understandable English. This rule does not apply on the Discord channel's #spam-allowed, nor does it apply on AO in the Jukebox Rooms, nor Private Rooms.
by Eboy Lonnie November 2, 2020
Get the HDF rulesmug.